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Please join Aimee Strong, DNP, AGACNP-BC on November 8, 2023 from 12-1pm for the next webinar on the Lung Cancer Screening Landscape. Dr. Strong has worked as both a RN and NP at UVA since 1995. She worked at Centra Health in Thoracic Surgery from 2015-2019 where she developed and led the first lung cancer screening program for Central and Southside Virginia. Aimee returned to UVA in 2019 to lead the Lung Cancer Screening Program. At both Centra and UVA, patient and provider outreach has been an important aspect of Aimee’s work to grow lung cancer screening in Virginia. In addition to working in the Lung Cancer Screening Program, Aimee also works in Thoracic Surgery where she cares for patient with Lung Cancer, Esophageal cancer, and benign thoracic diseases. Her other clinical interests include smoking cessation, incidental pulmonary nodule management, and health promotion/disease prevention. Aimee received her Bachelor’s in Nursing from VCU, her Master’s in Nursing from UVA, and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from ODU. Aimee resides with her husband, Bill, in Nelson County Virginia, gleefully enjoying their empty nest.
The attached promotional flyer provides details, continuing education disclosures, and the link to register for this current event.
The Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative convenes an annual summit addressing the key areas of policy, prevention/education and cessation. The Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit creates a collaborative environment for institutions of higher education, along with key stakeholders at the state and national level to share best practices and increase their network and community of support.
The Virginia Summit will be held in person at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228).
- Lodging:
- No discounted rates are available for this event.
- Nearby accommodations recommended by Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
- Parking:
- Participants should park in Lots B and C. Signage will be posted to help direct you to the event.
- We are located in the Auditorium inside the Kelly Education Center
- Summit Contact: Lindsay Hauser
- Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia Summit 2024 Agenda
Annual End-of-Year Gallery Walk
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- Date and Time: Thursday, April 11th, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
- Location: Greear Gym, University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1 College Ave, Wise, VA 24293
- Details: Over the course of the FamHealth Project, the students have refined their messages to resonate with six target groups. Using engaging videos, they will depict common scenarios students and community members face, providing practical guidance in navigating these challenges. (See Flyer for more details)
Resource fair for community population re-entering society. Numerous community partners will be participating.
Join Iglesia Neuva Vida at their community fair. There will be health services, information on vaccines, education, activities for kids and food for sale. A COE team member will provide cancer-related information at this event.
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This event is open to those agencies/organizations/coalitions/Veteran Owned Businesses who serve veterans and their families in Far SW Virginia/East Tennessee/Eastern Kentucky. The Far SW Veteran’s Coalition is presenting this event in an effort to provide information about a variety of resources to Veterans and their families in Far SW Virginia/East Tennessee/Eastern Kentucky.
Vendor flyer and qr code for 1st Annual Veteran and Military Fa
Present on cancer screenings and offer cancer screening navigation services